butterSource-linked SAP reference
Shea Butter
A plant butter that contributes a creamy feel to soap. Weigh and melt solid butters fully before combining them with other oils.
Butyrospermum parkiiRaw Shea Butter
How Shea Butter affects cold-process soap
A solid plant butter that can add firmness and a creamy, dense lather to a blend, balancing softer liquid oils.
Working with Shea Butter
EasyMelt fully, blend evenly, and check whether the supplier's raw or refined grade matches the recipe.
Workability is a practical guide, not a safety rating. Results depend on the whole oil blend, product grade, and process. Check the supplier’s specification before calculating sodium hydroxide; this linked SAP value is a reference, not a guarantee for every product.